1st Class Spange to the Iron Cross

Here we have a Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz 1. Klasse (Wiederholungsspange). The 1st Class Spange to the Iron Cross (Repetition Clasp) was awarded to those who has already received the Imperial 1st Class Iron Cross and earned the 1st Class Iron Cross again in WWII. It is constructed out of a die-struck tombak base that has been silver washed with polished highlights. The obverse features a national open winged eagle clutching a wreathed swastika within its talons, above a trapezoid bannered “1939”. The full back reverse is shows a soldered on block hinge, tapered pin and soldered on flat wire catch. All components remain working well. Gorgeous detail and silver wash! It measures approximately 1 ¾ inches wide by 1 ¼ inches tall. A nice one!